Materials Scientist - Polymers & Device Materials (On-site)

RXinsider LTD.; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance: Major medical, dental, and视

401k matching

Paid Time Off and holidays

On-site gym

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

AMT in Brecksville, OH is seeking a Materials/Polymer Scientist/Engineer to lead material development and characterization projects. You will collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to ensure manufacturability and device performance via proper material selection and processing.

The role involves experimental design, data analysis, and coordination with QA laboratories, with emphasis on material testing across thermoplastics, thermosets, coatings, adhesives, and silicone rubbers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in polymer science/engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a chemistry, polymers and/or materials lab is preferred with demonstrated knowledge of polymer characterization, formulation, and processing.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a track record of multitasking.
• Interest in science with a strong sense of intellectual curiosity for understanding and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and test the performance of current materials.
• Research new/better materials that can be used for existing products.
• Spec out and/or design materials to support the development of new products.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis of alternate materials.
• Work with different departments to consult on upcoming projects.
• Enhance existing materials with additives to improve bonding and/or overall durability.
• Evaluate surface modifications to enhance the bonding of various materials.
• Work as part of a team to source and qualify new/alternate raw material suppliers.
• Maintain and improve quality, processing efficiency, and production cost of existing compounds and materials.
• Investigate manufacturing issues, creating and implementing effective countermeasures.
• Safely and effectively execute material characterization on laboratory equipment such as tensile tester, contact angle analyzer, analytical rheometer, DSC, DMA, ATR-FTIR

Skills

Polymer science

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Tools

MiniTab

Job description

AMT in Brecksville, OH is seeking a Materials/Polymer Scientist/Engineer to lead material development and characterization projects. You will collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to ensure manufacturability and device performance via proper material selection and processing.

The role involves experimental design, data analysis, and coordination with QA laboratories, with emphasis on material testing across thermoplastics, thermosets, coatings, adhesives, and silicone rubbers.